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Matter ROGC 26-178

Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on August 22, 2026 for the Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 15 Apr 2026
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ROGC 26-178
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Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Introduced
15 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Mayor

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This memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan requests City Council approval for the free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on August 22, 2026, for the Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary Celebration. The event is sponsored by the Mayor's Office and aims to highlight San José's contributions to scientific discovery. The memorandum outlines recommendations for adopting a resolution for the event, approving expenditures, and accepting donations. The total cost of the event is $2,382.98, covered by the Regents of the University of California. The item will be placed on the April 28, 2026, City Council Agenda for action.

Key points
  • Event date: August 22, 2026.
  • Event is a private, invitation-only celebration for the Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary.
  • Total cost of the event is $2,382.98, funded by the Regents of the University of California.
  • The event supports economic activity and highlights San José's role in scientific innovation.
  • The item will be presented to the City Council on April 28, 2026.
Limitations
  • The text includes placeholders for certain sections, such as the Event Captain and specific fees, which are not filled in.
  • The document does not provide information on the specific date of the City Council's action or any votes.

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ROGC AGENDA: 4/22/2026 ITEM: B. TO: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan DATE: April 14, 2026 Approved: SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FREE USE OF THE JANET GRAY HAYES ROTUNDA ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026, FOR THE LICK OBSERVATORY 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF MAYOR MATT MAHAN AS A CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENT. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Lick Observatory’s 150th Anniversary Celebration held on Saturday, August 22, 2026; 2. Approve the 150th Anniversary Celebration as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; 3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event; and 4. Place the item on the April 28, 2026, Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND In June 2019, the City adopted the Schedule of Fees Resolution No. 79138, Section 13.080 for free use of City Hall facilities and the plaza. The resolution allows the City Council and City departments free use of the facilities for...